In this article, you will read how the anglers meet the challenge of getting the big bite among the hundreds at Pickwick Lake on Thursday. Opinions vary for the size of the prize-winning catch of the 2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge. Chris Lane predicted 17 pounds a day would take home the trophy.

On Day One of the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, a question to be answered is, fish largemouth or smallmouth bass? Anglers opinions vary on what is the best approach and it doesn't have to be a choice between two species.

After a practice filled with biting fish, dropping water changed the picture. Some anglers in the shallows found their places high and dry, while those fishing deep for smallmouth found an additional current boost.

In this 2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, Kevin Short takes steps to get back on track and do what he does best; he moved to deeper waters where he felt comfortable fishing to land three decent bass.

A risky move by Fred Roumbanis brings a big payoff of $10,000 after he made the top-47 cut on Day Two of the 2010 Elite Series Alabama Charge at Pickwick Lake. Read how other anglers fared in the tournament.